Intervención del trabajador social en el proyecto atención al adulto mayor del GAD parroquial San Antonio, Santa Rosa. periodo 2021

Abstract

The objective of this research work is to obtain the participation of the professional in Social Work in the project Care for the Elderly of the Parish GAD of San Antonio del Cantón Santa Rosa. Regarding this topic, contributions from different authors have been considered, through the search for information in different bibliographic sources. The Social Worker is a specialist who is prepared to deal with social problems and has a direct approach to the community, therefore, he is able to intervene and work on the existing problems that concern the elderly. This professional must ensure absolute change and quality services, since this group of people is considered a priority group that requires specialized care, especially when it comes to the aging process, since these older people must be benefited in all possible areas. The Law of the Elderly is based on the preservation of their integrity, therefore, it is intended to intervene and work hand in hand with direct relatives in what is assigned to them and they are made aware of the rights and benefits of the Elderly for this, to obtain as a result a calm, dignified and healthy adulthood. It is of great importance to highlight that the family during this process plays a quality role in the well-being of the elderly, since coexistence and recreation with their family circle allows the aging process to be healthier and more favorable. The methodology used in this research work is qualitative in nature, Through this, information was obtained by searching bibliographic references of scientific articles to work on the existing problem within the project Older Adult Care. In this way, a survey was applied and with these results were obtained that allowed knowing about the follow-up and actions of the promoters on this project. Once the data and results of the investigation have been compiled, the respective needs that arise within the project Care for the Elderly are evident in the diagnosis. In such a way, that from the field of Social Work, a proposal for the intervention of a professional in this branch is proposed, to support the development of the aforementioned project.